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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

F10.129

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for alcoholic ketoacidosis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Alcohol-Induced Ketoacidosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

Use ICD-10 code F10.129 for alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified

Billable Code
F10.129
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of metabolic acidosis with normal or low blood glucose in the context of recent alcohol use.
coding:
  • • Use F10.129 as the primary code when ketoacidosis is directly linked to alcohol use.
documentation:
  • • Explicitly document the absence of hyperglycemia to differentiate from diabetic ketoacidosis.

Applicable To

  • • Alcoholic ketoacidosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'alcoholic ketoacidosis' to avoid misclassification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.2

Acidosis

Use to specify metabolic acidosis when pH <7.35 and anion gap >12.

E86.0

Dehydration

Use when clinical signs of dehydration are present, such as dry mucous membranes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alcoholic ketoacidosis?

The ICD-10 code for alcoholic ketoacidosis is F10.129, used for alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified.

How is alcoholic ketoacidosis different from diabetic ketoacidosis?

Alcoholic ketoacidosis is characterized by metabolic acidosis with normal or low blood glucose, unlike diabetic ketoacidosis, which involves high blood glucose.

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